Title: Shattered at Sea
Series: Webb’s Glass Shop Mysteries
Author: Cheryl Hollon
Website: www.cherylhollon.com
Website: www.cherylhollon.com
Hi, Savannah here. It's been so exciting to watch the downtown area turn its waterfront park space into a festive holiday celebration. Since the city's incorporation in 1903 - the waterfront parks have been the focus of holiday celebrations.
My favorite event from the time I was a kid is when Santa comes to town. The Mayor lights up the whole waterfront and it turns into a fairyland! Our annual Children's Santa Parade is on a new date and time this year. It's tonight, November 24th, at 5:30 pm. The parade begins at Albert Whitted Park and runs Bayshore Drive to 5th Avenue Northeast. The tree lighting will immediately follow the Santa Parade at 8 pm in North Straub Park. Here's a city brochure of the festivities. I hope you can visit.
If you want to know more, here's the link for the Parks and Recreation events:
http://stpeteparksrec.org/holidayevents
What kind of festivities are going on in your neck of the woods?
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About Shattered at Sea
A Mediterranean cruise gives glass shop owner Savannah Webb a chance to demonstrate her expertise--and fire up her skills when it comes to foul play.
When Savannah signs on to perform glass blowing on a cruise ship, part of the appeal is that she'll get to meet her boyfriend Edward's family in England. As an added bonus, Edward's cousin, Ian, will be joining them on board. But when Ian disappears at the beginning of the cruise, the ship's authorities initially consider it suicide.
About the author:
Cheryl Hollon writes full time after she left an engineering career designing and building military flight simulators in amazing countries such as England, Wales, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan and India.
Fulfilling the dream of a lifetime, she combines writing with a passion for creating glass art. Cheryl and her husband George live in downtown St. Petersburg visiting museums, walking the parks, and sampling the adult beverages.
Cheryl Hollon writes full time after she left an engineering career designing and building military flight simulators in amazing countries such as England, Wales, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan and India.
Fulfilling the dream of a lifetime, she combines writing with a passion for creating glass art. Cheryl and her husband George live in downtown St. Petersburg visiting museums, walking the parks, and sampling the adult beverages.
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Sounds good! Up early for Small Business Saturday. Thanks for the chance. Maceoindo(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyToday is a small craft show, south of my town which has a Western theme. Next Thursday, there are holiday activities and a Christmas light parade and tree lighting. dbahn(at)iw(dot)net
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ReplyI do like this series. Thank you for giving away a book.
ReplyMy small city is putting up the outdoor decorations and lighting the tree this weekend. The stores, especially the big ones, have had their decorations up for a month!
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I am new to my home now and am looking for some things. I am going to a tree lighting next weekend.
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Your festivities sounds awesome. Wish I did live closer to be able to visit to see them. We live in a small town of less than 3,000 people and we are the county seat for the county. However, we do go out big for holidays. Our big events this year are next Saturday starting with a fair sized parade with Santa riding on the firetruck. There are lots of singing and events on the courthouse lawn followed by Santa arriving on the square to light up the town Christmas tree which is permanently planted on there. Then Santa takes lots of time to talk and take photos with all the kiddos. Needless to say, it's a big event in town. Hope that the weather cooperates not only for our big event but for everyone else's as well.
ReplyCan't wait for the opportunity to read "Shattered at Sea". I'd be thrilled if I were fortunate enough to be selected to win a signed copy. Thank you for the chance! <3
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Wow so many things to take part in. Thanks for sharing Cheryl Hollon's latest book.
ReplyThis is a great series. Also thanks for the giveaway. robeader53(at)yahoo(dot)com
We have a beautiful River of Lights event each December in the evening which is loved by all. Also a parade in Old Town where shops stay open and are welcoming. Your event sounds wonderful. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyThanks for your great books. Your area is certainly special and so much to enjoy. Thanks for this lovely giveaway. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyThanks for the wonderful giveaway. Cincinnati has a lot of festivities,. I am very blessed to live here. [email protected]
ReplyI have wanted to read this series, but my library just can't seem to get the books in. Thank you for a chance to read this. johnstonkaren(at)bellsouth(dot)com.
ReplyHappiest of holidays!
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Yesterday was the tree lighting ceremony and concert in the park in our town. Last Saturday was a Disney parade in downtown Chicago and tree lighting.
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Our neighboring little town will have Old Fashioned Christmas this coming Monday. We're hoping to go if the weather cooperates. barbie17(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplySanta will be at my town's tree lighting celebration which is the first weekend in Dec.
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The tree lighting ceremony will be happening soon.
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We have a stroll along the avenue where many independent shops are located. We also have a breakfast with Santa sponsered by the local merchants. Thanks for the chance.
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How wonderful to craft your art on a cruise ship and your gentleman friend gets to come along!?!? I bet investigating a disappearance wasn't on the itinerary.
ReplyWe live out in the boonies so our closest Christmas festivities are 20-30 miles away. They do a super job for a smallish couple of towns, though.
Thanks for the book contest. How exciting!!! luann(DOT)braley(AT)gmail(DOT)com
A bunch of the towns around me are having their light ups within the next week or so. Plus there are a bunch of other activities going on, holiday bazaars, the theaters in the area are putting on performances of The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol, as well as one of the local attractions having more than 800 Christmas light displays. It all sounds like some interesting events leading into the season. Thanks for the chance to win. [email protected]
ReplyMonday is our Tree Lighting Ceremony & start of our Festival Of Trees in our small town. Free hot dogs, cider & visits with Santa. I love this series & would love to win this book. Thanks for the great post & giveaway. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyAnother new to me author! This one sounds really good. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I am a fan of this series and would love to win!! Thanks for offering the chance!! lindaherold999(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyOur nearest town has a Christmas parade :-)
ReplyDonah42 at aol dot com
No festivities yet. There will be in December.
ReplyKit3247(at)aol(dot)com
Love this series - waiting to read Shattered at Sea!
ReplyThis book sounds great--I'd love to read it! We haven't had any Christmas festivities yet other than that the grandsons went to see Santa at the mall today. [email protected]
ReplyI'm looking forward to reading this and reading about glass blowing. Thank you for the chance to win! jeaniedannheim(at)ymail(dot)com
ReplyWildLights winter program at The Living Desert zoo and gardens in Palm Desert near me.
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We are a small town--but we have lots of craft and bake sales during the holiday season.
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